'Birthday Tax' to End on Car Sales, Gwinnett Officials Ready
The tax ends on March 1 for car buyers, and a new 'title tax' takes effect.
Although other counties may be making special preparations, Gwinnett County tax officials say they are prepared for the coming tax change on auto sales. Officials said they "don't think we'll have a big problem" handling the routine of the new "title tax" that takes effect March 1, according to Paula Martin of the Gwinnett County tax commissioners office. On that date, the annual "birthday tax" expires for state vehicle owners who purchase a new vehicle. It means that people purchasing a vehicle will pay a one-time "title tax" -- 6.5 percent in 2013 -- as opposed to the annual ad valorem tax that is due on the vehicle owner's birthday. -- How do you feel about the new vehicle "title tax"? Will it change your car buying decision? Share your…
